Category: Dave Hakstol
What assistant coach Bob Woods brings to the Seattle Kraken bench
Dave HakstolAfter a disappointing 2023-24 season, the Seattle Kraken organization made important changes to its leadership structure. On the one hand, the Kraken brought in two big-ticket free agents in Chandler Stephenson and Brandon Montour–advertising both for their on-ice exploits but also their leadership...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Kraken lose again, but show grit that was lacking last season
Dave HakstolThe second group of Seattle Kraken players to skate in a preseason game performed much better than the first group, which was destroyed 6-1 by an unimposing Calgary Flames roster on Sunday. Still, that second group of Kraken came out on the losing end to the Canucks, though this contest had a more p...
Read moreBylsma hired as coach of Kraken, replaces Hakstol
KrakenDan Bylsma was named coach of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. © Bill Wippert/NHLI The 53-year-old, who won the Stanley Cup as coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, replaces Dave Hakstol and is the Kraken’s second coach since they … Continue reading → The post Bylsma hired as coach of Kraken, repl...
Read moreSan Jose Sharks only potential NHL job opening remaining for Hershey’s Todd Nelson
Elliotte FriedmanThe San Jose Sharks are the only NHL team left without a head coach for next season. Monday, the Winnipeg Jets introduced former Washington Capitals assistant coach Scott Arniel as their new bench boss due to an absence created by Rick Bowness retiring. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman also reported Mo...
Read moreSeattle Kraken’s Pros & Cons of Hiring Dean Evason as Head Coach
Dave HakstolAs the Seattle Kraken pursue their search for a new head coach without making much noise, a new name has emerged in the conversation. As per Mike Benton, a sports…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Senators, Devils, Penguins, Kings, Kraken
Pierre-Luc DuboisIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators continue to interview coaches. Who is the latest name they’ve spoken to? The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired associate coach Todd Reirden. What…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken Wants A More Aggressive Coach
Steve KouleasSpeculation is swirling around the timing of Dave Hakstol's firing, but the Seattle Kraken want a more aggressive head coach.
Read more2 Reasons Why the Kraken Fired Dave Hakstol & What’s Next
Ron FrancisAfter a week of speculation, Dave Hakstol, the first coach in Seattle Kraken franchise history, was relieved of his duties on Monday, April 29. The news came seven days after…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kraken, Ducks, Capitals, Lightning
Seattle KrakenIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews is a maybe for Game 5 versus the Bruins. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken fired Dave Hakstol as their coach. It sounds like this…
Read moreKraken GM Ron Francis adds color about the firing of Dave Hakstol
Dave HakstolKraken general manager Ron Francis addressed the local media on Monday afternoon at Kraken Community Iceplex, following his decision to relieve head coach Dave Hakstol of his duties. While none of what Francis said was particularly surprising, we did take away that this was a difficult decision for...
Read moreSeattle Kraken Fire Head Coach Dave Hakstol
KrakenThere is news out of Seattle today as the Seattle Kraken have announced that they will be making a coaching change and are relieving Dave Hakstol of his duties as…
Read moreKraken Notebook – Ron Francis might still be making decisions on coaching staff
Seattle KrakenIf you were expecting fireworks from the Seattle Kraken’s end-of-season locker cleanout days, you may have been disappointed. While there were plenty of interesting tidbits to be gleaned from what was said by the players and head coach Dave Hakstol on Saturday and general manager Ron Francis on Mond...
Read moreRyker Evans Should Be a Part of Kraken’s Future Defense
Dave HakstolIn the leadup to the Seattle Kraken’s Tuesday (April 9) home game versus the Arizona Coyotes, there was a notable change in the lineups. Head coach Dave Hakstol bumped 22-year-old…
Read moreNHL Rumors: "Big Changes" Coming For Seattle Kraken This Offseason
Ron FrancisThe Seattle Kraken are bracing for a big offseason, marked by significant changes on multiple fronts. With their recent elimination from the playoffs, attention has intensified on the team's performance and the direction it aims to take moving forward. Head coach Dave Hakstol's position remains sec...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Kraken win again, 4-3 over the Winnipeg Jets
Alex WennbergThe Seattle Kraken continued to confound Tuesday by defeating an impressive Winnipeg Jets team 4-3 in their barn, despite being on the second of back-to-backs with travel, and despite being without top defenseman Vince Dunn (injured by Martin Prospisil’s dirty hit on Monday) and Alex Wennberg (held...
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